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Talk to me about your no-show socks

Janet

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Not an exciting topic, perhaps, but an important one for those of us moving into the season for fashion sneakers.

Up until now, my go-to no-show sock has been by Stance, but I’m encountering more and more trouble with my heels slipping out of my shoes, and socks slipping down into my shoes.

My sister gave me a pair of Smartwool no-show socks for Christmas, and they have one of those sticky strips on the heel to prevent them from slipping. So far, I’ve worn them twice and am happy to say they seem to be working! I’m thinking of ordering more. But before I do, I thought I’d check and see if you all have other favorites as well.

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chewyspaghetti

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I have yet to find a kind that doesn't slip on me, so I'll be following this...

cjh

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How no-show do you want them? Completely?

Janet

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Cjh, yes, preferably. It’s not always easy.

Synne

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I like these types (just like my grandma!). I buy mine at the grocery store. They are not a perfect match nude-for-me, but they work. My local store has three shades, black, tan and beigy-creme. I prefer knee highs, since my trousers often are (unintentionally) cropped. I also like a thicker weave, preferably 40 denier. If not they tear INSTANTLY.

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rachylou

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There are no-shows with the non-sticky thingy on the inside at the back of the heel - those are the kind I need. No shows always work their way off on me!

Janet

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Synne, I can see how those might be a good solution for cooler months and certain outfits but with sneakers and cropped pants in warm weather, I prefer to have bare legs.

Synne

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I wear them even in summer.. makes me bug repellant! Also, summers here are a joke.... sigh.

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I just don’t even bother anymore . Seriously . I have wasted more money on these things than I care to admit and they never stay on . I just go barefoot now . I have a personal bug about them showing even a tiny bit above the shoe line so it’s all or nothing for me .

Janet

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I hear you, Lisa. There are some shoes I can tolerate without socks, but others are just too sticky and not comfortable without a little thin layer.

Synne, our summers are hot and humid, so quite different from yours!

rachylou

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Oh - I like the little socks that just cover the toes. Those work the best actually for me.

JAileen

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I have Hue, the kind with silicone inside the heel, in several iterations. They work for me. I’ve found them at the Rack, too.

https://www.nordstrom.com/s/hu.....;breadcrum

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Janet

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JAileen, thanks! Those might work for me too!

Rachy, I have trouble with heels rubbing, so I think I need the versions with full coverage.

nemosmom

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I have the Skechers no show liner socks in black, grey, and white. They have the little silicone strip on the heel and are thin enough for summer. I get mine at Costco or Amazon

https://www.costco.com/skecher.....80001.html

SKECHERS Ladies' Liner Seamless Toe Non Slip Heel Grip 8-Pair

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always trying

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Gave up on them. None ever were no show that stayed on. Now it is either bare or real socks. When I wear skirt or dress I wear opaque tights. If tooo warm for these I just wear pants, with booties or socks with sneakers.

BrieN

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I love my Stance no-shows with all my sneaker type shoes. I also have purchased a nude no show sock: Sheec Ultimate WOMEN'S NON-SLIP NO SHOW REINFORCED SEAMLESS TOE Active SoleHugger Loafer Sock on Amazon.
Neither is particularly low cut though.

LaPed

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I have a mix of Smartwool and Darn Tough no-shows. The Smartwool have a little bit of extra fabric at the toe and heel that can get a bit bunched up in some shoes. The Darn Tough fit pretty much perfectly and I don't have problems with them slipping (I don't think they have the silicone strip, but I'll have to look more closely). I'm thinking of trying a pair from Bombas at some point.

Also, I think the inside texture of the shoe must make a difference. It's a bit of a mystery why socks that stay put in one shoe shimmy right off my foot in another. Super annoying!

nuancedream

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Most no show socks don't fit my skinny heels and wide forefeet. Smartwool no show socks seem to work the best and I was able to purchase a couple of pairs from Sierra Trading Post..

Joy

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I love those Smartwool no show socks and wear them mostly in spring-fall. They are great to wear if you know you we’ll need to remove your shoes including flights and the doctor’s office and people’s home where shoes are not worn. They wear like iron even when used as indoor slippers. I wash them in the machine in a mesh bag and put on a rack to dry. I have them from REI and Amazon ( pack of 3 pair). They are tan/ nude.
ETA: look for those with no seams if you can find them. Smartwool changed it’s style to add seams, a Nono for diabetic feel.

Diana

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I have the smartwool hide and seek and they stay on fairly well, but they wouldn’t work for low profile shoes like ballet flats. I only really wear oxfords and nothing lower anyway so they’re fine with me.

I’ve never really found the silicone strips to help much to be honest.

Jonesy

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I have heard good things about Ondo, Stance, and Bombas. About to order the Ondo ones and take them for a spin :).

Greyscale

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I like the previous style of the Smartwool ones, with no silicone strip. I also like that their socks come in different sizes. I'm a 6 1/2 and the size small stays on much better.

And Rachy, I agree - I wear Hue cotton mule socks with anything that doesn't rub my heels too badly. They stay on so much better than no-show socks.

Kathie

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I have an older version of Smartwool ones, with no silicone (a NAS purchase), Bombas, and Stance. I love the feel of the Smartwool ones, but they do show a bit more in sneakers. For some reason, the Bombas cut into the back of my heel, so the Stance ones get the most use.

Jaime

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They always ball up on me. Reading with interest.

slim cat

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Still looking for the perfect ones - have old Hue sneaker liners that were available in two sizes and had decent amount of cotton in it ( and were thin for dressier shoes ).
Never tried Smartwool liners because my feet are easily overheated - may give it a chance. Follow with interest - hope for more %cotton version and thin..

Nadya

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I have worn the Stance a lot too with fairly good luck. I picked up a pair of these Allbirds Trino hiders and they’re really great. They come up a bit higher on the foot, but they’re perfect with converse and oxfords. I’ll probably buy more when some of my Stance give up the ghost. I’ve tried the Bombas too but found my recommended size a little big. They’re still comfortable but a little less sleek so have to be worn with roomier shoes.

https://www.allbirds.com/products/trino-hiders

Zaeobi

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Jessikams

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These are my best ones but I can’t remember where I got them! Anybody recognize logo?

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Janet

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Jessikams, those are Stance. They have worked well for me in the past, but maybe the ones I have are getting stretched out? Or my feet are changing, LOL.

kkards

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Like Lisap, I’ve generally given up on them...the last pair that I found that worked reasonably well was from Lululemon. But the operative word here is reasonably. They worked in some shoes, but not others, and even in the shoes they worked in, some days they worked better than others....honestly for rubbing I’ve found several generous swipes of Body Glove works better.

Slim Cat re smart wool, actually re wool socks in generally, my feet are the only part of me that run hot, and I actually prefer wool socks vs cotton as wool is better at wicking away moisture and keep my feet from feeling clammy

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